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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 981.57 and 445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 981.57 and 445.81 is: 615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 981.57 = 445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/981.57 = 445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 981.57 × 445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 437,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,593.72/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.05

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